Rutland Historical Society Quarterly Vol.36, No.3, 2006

by: Rutland Historical Society

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Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Rutland Historical Society Quarterlies, Rutland, Vermont

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"People Make A Library" The Rutland Free Library of 120 years"

“People Make a Library” by Jacob Sherman ,former Reference Librarian and member of the Board of the Historical Society, traces the development of the Rutland Free Library from its founding in 1886.

He Researches its beginnings, its move in 1888 to the Memorial Hall basement for 41 years, until its final home acquired in 1935.

The text continues discussing the improvements and developments of resources in the following years until its current important role in the Community.

Well written and of interest to anyone who cares about books and the people who share that interest coming together to create a lasting community resource.